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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* If you have a '''yeast infection''', you can try to ask the pharmacist for Fluconazole, which treats fungal infections. If they don't have Fluconazole, they may have something that is similar. | |||
* Regarding the '''HPV vaccine''', Rwanda has had a nationwide vaccination program in place since 2011. The program targets all girls in Primary 6 (ages 11-12 years old) for vaccination, and the vaccination consists of three doses to be considered complete.<ref>[http://www.hpvcentre.net/statistics/reports/RWA.pdf Human Papillomavirus and Related Diseases Report - RWANDA, 2017]</ref> | |||
* Regarding '''Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)''', it doesn't appear to be widely available yet in Rwanda, as of February 2018.<ref>[https://www.prepwatch.org/ PrEPWatch World Map]</ref> However, Health Development Initiative (HDI) and AVAC, a US-based NGO, are working to raise media awareness and influence policymakers in support of PrEP access and awareness in Rwanda.<ref>[https://www.avac.org/sites/default/files/resource-files/PREP%20Brochure%20final.pdf Health Development Initiative - PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS TO END HIV]</ref> | |||
* Regarding '''Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)''', it appears that it's available in Rwanda, and under the PMTCT program, ARV prophylaxis is provided to pregnant women in need.<ref>[http://files.unaids.org/en/dataanalysis/knowyourresponse/countryprogressreports/2014countries/RWA_narrative_report_2014.pdf Republic of Rwanda, Ministry of Health - Rwanda: Global AIDS Response Progress Report]</ref> | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||